diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index e3bcbfdce..6c3bab87f 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,26 +1,22 @@
 ## Description
-
-Please include a summary of the changes.
+<!--- Please include a summary of the changes. --->
 
 ### Screenshot
-
-Include screenshots if the changes are UI-related.
+<!--- Include screenshots if the changes are UI-related. --->
 
 ### Issues Fixed or Closed
-
+<!--- Delete if not relevant. --->
 - Fixes #(issue)
 
 ## Type of Change
-
-Please delete options that are not relevant.
-
+<!--- Please delete options that are not relevant. --->
 - [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
 - [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
 - [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
 
 ## Checklist
-
+<!--- DO NOT delete any options here. It is okay to have items unchecked! --->
 - [ ] My code follows the style guidelines of this project
 - [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
 - [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
-- [ ] I have added or updated the documentation blocks for new or existing components
+- [ ] I have added or updated the docstring/documentation-blocks for new or existing methods/components